Macklemore performs in the Mainstage at Key Arena at Bumbershoot 2011 on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Bumbershoot is an annual music and arts festival in Seattle attracting over 100,000 people annually.

Macklemore performs in the Mainstage at Key Arena at Bumbershoot 2011 on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Bumbershoot is an annual music and arts festival in Seattle attracting over 100,000 people annually.

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Macklemore runs and jumps during his performance in the Mainstage in Key Arena at Bumbershoot 2011 on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Bumbershoot is an annual music and arts festival in Seattle attracting over 100,000 people annually. less

Macklemore runs and jumps during his performance in the Mainstage in Key Arena at Bumbershoot 2011 on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Bumbershoot is an annual music and arts festival in Seattle attracting over ... more

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Macklemore (Ben Haggerty) and Ryan Lewis of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis performs on stage at Roseland during Musicfest NW on September 9, 2011 in Portland, Ore. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns)

Macklemore (Ben Haggerty) and Ryan Lewis of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis performs on stage at Roseland during Musicfest NW on September 9, 2011 in Portland, Ore. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns)

Musician Macklemore signs autographs before he takes the stage during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 6,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show support for bringing back the team. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Musician Macklemore signs autographs before he takes the stage during a rally to bring back the Seattle SuperSonics on Thursday, June 14, 2012. An estimated 6,000 people packed into Occidental Park to show ... more

Macklemore helps raise the 12th Man flag atop Seattle's Space Needle on Jan. 4, 2013. The flag was raised in honor of the Seahawks' first playoff game against the Redskins in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson) less

Macklemore helps raise the 12th Man flag atop Seattle's Space Needle on Jan. 4, 2013. The flag was raised in honor of the Seahawks' first playoff game against the Redskins in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Lindsey ... more

Ryan Lewis and Ben Haggerty, aka Macklemore, are interviewed by Robbie Novak, aka Kid President, during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers. We Day is a youth educational and empowerment event organized by the Free the Children charity. Students earn a seat at the event through their commitment to do good. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Ryan Lewis and Ben Haggerty, aka Macklemore, are interviewed by Robbie Novak, aka Kid President, during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high ... more

Macklemore and Ray Dalton, left, perform during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers. We Day is a youth educational and empowerment event organized by the Free the Children charity. Students earn a seat at the event through their commitment to do good. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Macklemore and Ray Dalton, left, perform during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of ... more

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Wanz and Macklemore perform their song "Thrift Shop" during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a list of celebrities and motivational speakers. We Day is a youth educational and empowerment event organized by the Free the Children charity. Students earn a seat at the event through their commitment to do good. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Wanz and Macklemore perform their song "Thrift Shop" during We Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at KeyArena in Seattle. The event brought thousands of middle and high school students together to hear from a ... more

Macklemore hangs out backstage with performing artists during a Bring Our Sonics Back rally and concert Monday, May 13, 2013, at Neumos in Seattle. The free event featured such local hip hop artists as Geo, Grynch, Nacho Picasso and Dyme Def. (Jordan Stead, seattlepi.com) less

Macklemore hangs out backstage with performing artists during a Bring Our Sonics Back rally and concert Monday, May 13, 2013, at Neumos in Seattle. The free event featured such local hip hop artists as Geo, ... more

A security guard works in vain to move the crowd back before Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 near the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song "White Walls." Thousands of people showed up for the video shoot after word of the shoot was leaked onto social media earlier in the day. The shoot was delayed because of the large crowd that showed up on Broadway Avenue. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

A security guard works in vain to move the crowd back before Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 near the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were ... more

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Workers watch from a crane on the site of the Capitol Hill light rail station as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis prepare to perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 on the roof of the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song "White Walls." Thousands of people showed up for the video shoot after word of the shoot was leaked onto social media earlier in the day. The shoot was delayed because of the large crowd that showed up on Broadway Avenue. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Workers watch from a crane on the site of the Capitol Hill light rail station as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis prepare to perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 on the roof of the Capitol Hill Dick's ... more

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 on the roof of the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song "White Walls." Thousands of people showed up for the video shoot after word of the shoot was leaked onto social media earlier in the day. The shoot was delayed because of the large crowd that showed up on Broadway Avenue. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 on the roof of the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song ... more

Zahara Brakes, 7, gives Macklemore a hug after she ran up to him from behind a barricade during a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song "White Walls." Thousands of people showed up for the video shoot after word of the shoot was leaked onto social media earlier in the day. The shoot was delayed because of the large crowd that showed up on Broadway Avenue. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Zahara Brakes, 7, gives Macklemore a hug after she ran up to him from behind a barricade during a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were ... more

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 on the roof of the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song "White Walls." Thousands of people showed up for the video shoot after word of the shoot was leaked onto social media earlier in the day. The shoot was delayed because of the large crowd that showed up on Broadway Avenue. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 on the roof of the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song ... more

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 on the roof of the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song "White Walls." Thousands of people showed up for the video shoot after word of the shoot was leaked onto social media earlier in the day. The shoot was delayed because of the large crowd that showed up on Broadway Avenue. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 on the roof of the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song ... more

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song "White Walls." Thousands of people showed up for the video shoot after word of the shoot was leaked onto social media earlier in the day. The shoot was delayed because of the large crowd that showed up on Broadway Avenue. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) less

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis perform for a video shoot on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the Capitol Hill Dick's Drive-In. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were working with a crew to shoot a video for their song "White Walls." ... more